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When you have children their health and safety immediately becomes your first priority. Whether it’s protecting them from catching a cold or ensuring they have strong mental health as they’re growing up, you’ll want to do anything you can to ensure they’re safe. Although you may not have thought it, one of the main things you’ll need to look after whilst they’re younger is their ears. Not only do they connect to their throat and other aspects of their health, but it also means that they reduce the risk of needing hearing aids as they grow older. With that in mind, here are 5 warning signs to look out for with your little one’s ears:

They’re Struggling To Hear You

If you think your child is struggling to hear you or anyone else, you may want to get their hearing checked out. Hearing problems are not uncommon in young children so getting them checked out as soon as you possibly can is the best thing you can do. A doctor will be able to tell you whether or not they are hard of hearing, or whether they are just choosing not to listen to you. For tips and tricks when it comes to testing your child’s hearing at home, you can visit this site here.

They’re Saying They’re In Pain

If your child is telling you they are in pain with their ears, getting them checked out couldn’t hurt. Although the chances are it’s probably just an ear infection, it could be something much more serious. The first thing you should do if they seem to be in pain is to book an appointment, after all, it’s safe to be sorry.

They’re Constantly Touching Their Ears

If your child is young and unable to tell you that they’re in pain, you may notice that they’re constantly touching or playing with their ears. Whether it’s putting their finger in it to try and dull the pain or touching them to signal they’re hurting, this is definitely something you need to be keeping an eye on. As they can’t directly tell you that they’re in pain, this will be the easiest way for them to communicate with you.

They Say They Can Hearing A Ringing

Another common sign of earache or hearing problems is a constant ringing in their ears. Whether it’s a sign they’re losing their hearing or they are in pain, tinnitus is not something that should be taken lightly. If you notice they’re experiencing it more often than not, make sure you’re booking an appointment with your doctor as soon as you possibly can. It could be nothing, but you never know. For a guide to tinnitus relief, you can visit this site here.

They Are Behind When It Comes To Speach And Development

Another sign your child is struggling with their hearing is that they are behind when it comes to their speech and development. Whilst this is probably something you will notice over time, it’s definitely something you should get checked out. If there is a reason for concern, you may find your child is offered extra help at school. If there’s nothing to be worried about, your doctor will be there to reassure you.

Do you look after your children’s ears? What warning signs do you need to look out for? Let me know in the comments section below.